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Black Twitter makes the case for Lorde-Morrison Day in honor of two literary giants

Twitter is asking that we celebrate two towering American writers on what would be their 86th and 89th birthdays.

Black Twitter makes the case for Lorde-Morrison Day in honor of two literary giants

Use these 11 critical iPhone privacy and security settings right now

iOS offers more tools than ever to defend yourself against hackers, nosy sites, and other intruders. Here’s why they matter and how to benefit from them.

Use these 11 critical iPhone privacy and security settings right now

How the race to autonomous cars got sidetracked by human nature

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s terminology for self-driving vehicles have sent the auto and tech industries on a wild-goose chase.

How the race to autonomous cars got sidetracked by human nature

Exclusive: Apple is designing its own antenna for this year’s 5G iPhone

Apple doesn’t have a great record in antenna design, and all eyes will be on the big-time connection speeds expected from this year’s iPhone.

Exclusive: Apple is designing its own antenna for this year’s 5G iPhone

‘Face search’ creeps people out. But it still has a future—in AR

Clearview AI’s facial recognition database opened a Pandora’s box of privacy concerns. But you might want something similar someday—if you can opt in.

‘Face search’ creeps people out. But it still has a future—in AR

The T-Mobile/Sprint merger will increase inequality in the U.S.

For four decades, the federal government has taken a lax approach to enforcing antitrust laws—and the gap between rich and poor has only grown.

The T-Mobile/Sprint merger will increase inequality in the U.S.

4 ways to stop data pirates from using your personal information

Dr. David Archer argues that there are three kinds of data pirates who will steal your personal information for their own gain. Here’s how to figure out which ones have their hands on yours.

4 ways to stop data pirates from using your personal information

The Sprint/T-Mobile merger has some real upsides—and plenty of unknowns

The combined carrier could be a formidable 5G player. But the impact on prices is fuzzy. And how Dish will fare as a wireless company is anyone’s guess.

The Sprint/T-Mobile merger has some real upsides—and plenty of unknowns

First and foremost, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is a fashion statement

If you buy Samsung’s new folding phone, people will gawk and ask questions. If that’s part of the purchase rationale, the company might as well admit it.

First and foremost, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is a fashion statement

Data scientists have identified 4 words and 1 emoji that signal someone is a suicide risk

A text-based crisis hotline used technology to find the people most at risk of suicide based on the words they used. They’re not the words you think.

Data scientists have identified 4 words and 1 emoji that signal someone is a suicide risk

Flipboard goes beyond the magazine with Flipboard TV

The personalized reading app is curating professional video, showing it without ads, and charging $3 a month.

Flipboard goes beyond the magazine with Flipboard TV

Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 phones pull out all the stops, for a price

The company’s newest flagships go all-5G and boast some of the most ambitious cameras ever seen in a phone. But the price of admission is $1,000 and way, way up.

Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 phones pull out all the stops, for a price

Envoy wants to manage your conference rooms—and, eventually, your office

By managing everything from guest check-ins to room bookings, this startup hopes to be the brains of your building.

Envoy wants to manage your conference rooms—and, eventually, your office

Ring isn’t self-aware enough to handle its privacy controversies

The Amazon-owned doorbell camera company still argues that people upset with its relationships with police departments just don’t understand.

Ring isn’t self-aware enough to handle its privacy controversies

These 9 cool tricks unleash the power of Amazon’s Alexa assistant

Better-sounding music, smart home control, insights into your commute, whisper mode, and more.

These 9 cool tricks unleash the power of Amazon’s Alexa assistant

Drug makers are using AI to help find an answer to the coronavirus

As the search for a vaccine continues, the medical community is moving fast to find drugs that can treat the coronavirus.

Drug makers are using AI to help find an answer to the coronavirus

Think Iowa’s tech meltdown was bad? Just wait until the first online census

In the arms race to improve census outreach, few have paid attention to a looming cybersecurity threat that exists because the census is going online.

Think Iowa’s tech meltdown was bad? Just wait until the first online census

Six simple tech hacks that will make you more productive

Reclaim your productivity and squash procrastination with these tools.

Six simple tech hacks that will make you more productive

Meant as iPad killers, ‘2-in-1’ PCs have retreated to their laptop roots

When the iPad threatened the PC, manufacturers responded with portables that doubled as thick tablets. It turned out the laptop part was most important.

Meant as iPad killers, ‘2-in-1’ PCs have retreated to their laptop roots

A new low-cost iPhone is coming in March—and it’s a smart move for Apple

Apple wants to get back to iPhone sales’ glory days. This will help, but it’s not the main reason a cheaper iPhone makes sense.

A new low-cost iPhone is coming in March—and it’s a smart move for Apple

Impact

These refill stations now sell reusable aluminum bottles for the same price as single-use plastic

How these New Orleans nuns helped turn their convent into a beautiful, flood-preventing urban wetland

Where does your bank invest the money you give it? Now you can find out

Creativity

Hipsters beware: CDC warns that facial hair can be hazardous during coronavirus outbreak

This stunning animated short was made with 600 flapjacks in honor of National Pancake Day

The revolution will now be televised: How leftist streaming service Means TV timed its launch perfectly

Co.Design

Salone del Mobile, the world’s largest design fair, is postponed due to coronavirus

These gorgeous, 3D-printed lighting fixtures are the anti-Ikea

Marimekko’s iconic fabric will soon be made from wood pulp

Work Life

6 ways to become more resilient immediately

Should I bail on my startup and accept a CEO gig?

‘Where I got it wrong’: The Wing’s Audrey Gelman confronts the realities of rapid growth